| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $53.70 | 13.195% | $60.7857 | $60.79 | $60.80 | $60.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $131.67 | 9.479% | $144.151 | $144.15 | $144.15 | $144.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $27.81 | 8.279% | $30.1124 | $30.11 | $30.10 | $30.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $32.96 | 5.242% | $34.6878 | $34.69 | $34.70 | $34.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $147.81 | 5.350% | $155.7178 | $155.72 | $155.70 | $155.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $247.52 | 9.775% | $271.7151 | $271.72 | $271.70 | $271.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $125.70 | 12.462% | $141.3647 | $141.36 | $141.35 | $141.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $767.17 | $838.5345 | $838.54 | $838.50 | $838.60 | |